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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 209.61 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 209.61 and 128.68 is: 177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 209.61 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/209.61 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 209.61 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 26,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,972.09/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.75

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